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Padill Family History

Padill Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Padilla, Madill, Hamill, Dill, Padula, Pill, Adell, Magill, Badillo

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Where is the Padill family from?

You can see how Padill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Padill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Padill families living in Essex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Padill's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Padill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Padill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Padill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Padill. 100% of Padill women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Padill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padill census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Padill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Padill. For the veterans among your Padill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padill lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Padill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Padill in 1980 was 74, and 54 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Padill ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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